Proverbs 25:22
for you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.
In context
19 Trusting in a treacherous man in time of trouble is like a bad tooth or a foot that slips. 20 Whoever sings songs to a heavy heart is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, and like vinegar on soda. 21 If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, 22 for you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.
23 The north wind brings forth rain, and a backbiting tongue, angry looks. 24 It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife. 25 Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 25:22 in the KJV
For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, And the LORD shall reward thee.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 25:22 in the NIV
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.